A friend is visiting Brittany at the moment and she has been chased by dogs 3 times already in as many weeks. One bit her and she has the bruises to prove it. So thanks, Sarah, for giving me this blog idea!

I think I’ve been pretty lucky on the road so far and have never been bitten by anything bigger than a bee. I’ve had dumb dogs follow me for miles, though, with one of them getting hit by a car because he couldn’t stop running alongside me (remember that, Rich?). I’ve had my way blocked by all manner of domesticated bêtes, including sheep in the Italian Alps…

…horses in the Pyrenees…

…and runaway cows in the Massif Central.

But none of these animals ever gave me much grief, like the cow below is giving the cyclist below. I hope this is photoshopped!

I have a strong suspicion that some of you will have stories to tell. The most exotic wins!